Interstate Waste Services

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Overview Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio! IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. Essential Job Summary: The Scale Operator will be mainly responsible for weighing in and weight out solid waste vehicles from both company drivers and third-party vendors/haulers. They will oversee receiving payments, checking loads, and always ensuring the safety of the landfill and scale. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Serve as first point of contact for any drivers, customers, or other traffic at the scale house Accurately calculate and process payments, weights and other measurements Verify incoming loads do not contain any unnecessary or inappropriate material Various administrative tasks including regular filing, data entry and reporting Provide general upkeep of the scale house Additional duties as assigned. Work Environment Required to use motor coordination such as typing, machine operating, etc. throughout the greater part of the workday Daily exposure to physical environment including odors, loud noises, weather elements, etc. Requirements and Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States. High school/GED education completed; higher education is a plus. Minimum 2 years of warehouse environment experience. Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred. Experience working with scales is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of general computer skills. Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists, and jacking equipment Consistently capable of working independently to safely analyze and resolve problems. Fluency in English required, Spanish bilingual is a plus. Additional Information This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum USD $18.00/Hr. Salary Range Maximum USD $20.00/Hr.